Dhindsa quits as SAD’s leader in Rajya Sabha

Apparently unhappy over the functioning of the party under Sukhbir Singh Badal, veteran leader and Rajya Sabha member Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa said he has resigned as the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in the Rajya Sabha. Dhindsa (82) said he tendered his resignation to RS Chairman and also informed the same to the party. SAD, while reacting to Dhindsa’s resignation, clarified that the party had already informed the Parliamentary Affairs Minister about the change in its leadership in the Rajya Sabha in June this year. Dhindsa’s tenure ends in April 2022. Dhindsa had earlier quit from all party posts in September last year. However, Dhindsa who was party’s secretary general and a core committee member, had cited health reasons for stepping down from all party posts.